Beginner’s guide

Your first Lantern connection: download to setup

Choose the right client, install it and check the connection. Break your first use into clear, manageable steps.

Check your device and choose a client

Check your device’s system information, including OS and version. Choose the matching platform in the download center, where each page lists package types and links. Do not install a different system’s version just because its filename looks similar.

Run a basic check after installation

Save your work and follow your system’s installation steps. Read the connection and permission notices in the app before connecting. If an error occurs, record the full message and avoid changing several settings at once.

Set a clear goal for your first connection

Check that regular sites work, then try your target page. Save the official download link for future updates. The getting-started and support pages can help if you run into trouble.

This general guide was prepared for this site. Refer to the current client and official help for specific features and instructions.

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Official client downloads

Download Lantern for macOS

macOS 10.15 or later

Download for macOS

DMG package · Official Lantern download

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